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An NPR reporter takes an early mountain trip up one of New York's Adirondack mountains. (This piece originally aired July 6, 2022, on All Things Considered.)

On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, a home in Charlotte's Ballantyne Country Club neighborhood exploded, killing a woman and severely injuring her husband. Charlotte Fire Department officials said the likely cause of the explosion was a gas leak inside the home. Rania Karam, 58, who was listed in property records as the homeowner, was found dead in the rubble about seven hours after rescue and recovery operations began. Her husband, Jebran Kabram, a cardiologist who works in West Virginia, survived the explosion. Though wounded, he was able to call 911 and guide rescuers to his location in the collapsed home. The house, which was more than 6,000 square feet in size, was completely leveled in the blast. Some neighboring homes were damaged by debris, and people at work a couple of miles away reported feeling their office buildings shake.00000174-fa0c-de55-a17c-fe2d1d2a0000

A lesson from the Australian classic rockers explains why the pop star's newest album, which hasn't generated glowing reviews or massive radio hits, still had an explosive opening sales week.

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.

How Charlotte-based band Moa crafted dark, dreamy music for Netflix documentary series "Night Stalker."

We all know the feeling. You're in a rush on your way to work or to drop the kids off, and you end up hitting back-to-back-to-back red lights. Your blood…

Girls Rock Charlotte music director Krystle Baller on finding her voice through rock and inspiring the next generation of women and gender diverse artists.

From contributing music to the hit Cartoon Network show “The Boondocks” to performing with Marsalis jazz family royalty, it’s no wonder Charlotte native Harvey Cummings II has been called a “jazz legend in the making,” mixing the classic riffs of Coltrane with the hip-hop sensibilities of J. Cole.

With these ice cream desserts, it's the construction, not the cooking, that counts. They're a teensy bit fancy, but not too dressed up for a picnic or a barbecue.

For his new cookbook, the chef compiled soul-soothing, stomach-satisfying recipes from around the world. And this time, Oliver tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer, he worried less about calorie counts.

The news is sure to be a hot topic on the campaign trail as President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney push to the Nov. 6 election.

North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell a tenth of a point in September to 6.7 percent. That’s according to the state Division of Employment Security. The…

The trumpeter's legendary sound and bravado dwarfed his 5'6" frame. Known as "Little Jazz," and later just "Jazz," his nicknames befit his devotion (five decades) to the art form. Celebrate his centennial with five of his fieriest early performances.

The Pitch Perfect star started acting when she was 6. Back then, she says, she likely just did it for the attention. "Then it sort of transformed into something that was really meaningful for me."

Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that's been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania.

Forbes' Most Miserable Cities Index for 2013 also has Flint, Mich. and Rockford, Ill. at the top of the list.

Roger Smith's South African thriller is horrific to read, yet impossible to put down, says reviewer Martha Woodroof. Smith is also a screenwriter, and it shows in his pacing and construction; his short, fast-moving scenes tumble one on top of another in this haunting narrative of violence and survival.

The Americans had been heavy favorites to top the Bosnians, but the game became a nailbiter in the second half when a red card on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun set the U.S. on their heels.

The idea that each year produces a few unofficial "songs of the summer" has been rattling around for ages. But do we have a strong contender this year?

Robert Benincasa is a computer-assisted reporting producer in NPR's Investigations Unit.